EOS 90D - Can't see through multiple lenses

[Scornett]

I presume, or hope, it is a setting. I can't see through the lens on my D90. I can see on the display, but not through the lens. Plus, either way, the little button you push to make a picture doesn't work right. Even when I'm looking at the display, I can't take a picture. Any help?

[Arthur]

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[Scornett]

It is a D90. I've tried various lens. This is my first camera with the lcd screen. If the camera is turned off, I can see through the old viewfinder. When I turn it on, I can only see the image on the lcd screen. AND, the "take a picture" button doesn't work either way.

[SamanthaW]

And the lens? 

[Scornett]

Various lens. The one now is the 24-105 IS

[Scornett]

But I've tried several others. My 35-350 doesn't work, either.

[kvbarkley]

Take off the lens with the camera turned off. Is the mirror up or down?

[Scornett]

Not sure if it's up or down.😁 But it is in the same position as the mirror on my old 7d, which is working fine

[Scornett]

And with the lens off, I can see through the viewfinder ok. 

[deebatman316 · Accepted solution]

Turn the camera on with the lens off. If the mirror goes up then live view or movie mode is more than likely on. This prevents viewfinder operation.